12: Am I Actually Delusional?! The Rollercoaster Of Modern Dating
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Am I Actually Delusional?! The Rollercoaster Of Modern Dating
Am I actually delusional? Did I make this shit up? Am I just living on a whole different planet?!
These are just some of the questions I was left asking myself after a recent dating experience that ended as quickly as it started. It was the first time I’d caught the feels for someone since my breakup 4 years ago and it was an experience to say the least.
In this episode of The Date with Confidence Podcast, I take you through a whirlwind of emotions as I recount the recent dating experience that left me questioning everything. It's a journey filled with excitement, vulnerability, deep conversations, unexpected twists, old wounds split wide open, self reflection and yet more personal growth (are we not done with this shit yet?!).
Here’s an overview of what you’ll hear:
1. Rollercoaster of Emotions: I delve into the whirlwind of emotions that come with modern dating, where initial excitement can quickly turn into confusion and disappointment.
2. The Connection: I recount my recent and intense connection with a guy I met on a dating app, highlighting the deep conversations and intellectual chemistry that attracted me to him.
3. Overcoming Personal Challenges: I discuss my struggle with opening up about personal matters, such as the grief of losing my dog, how this caused tension and why I’m glad we experienced that.
4. Healthy Communication: I emphasise the importance of open and respectful communication, sharing a pivotal moment where we resolved tension by addressing our feelings honestly.
5. Exploring New Territory: We progress from intellectual connection to physical attraction, marking a significant milestone in my four-year journey of being single.
6. Aligned Values: We explore our compatibility, discussing shared values, love languages, and potential future plans, hinting at the possibilities ahead.
7. Emotional Investment: Reflecting on how we discussed meeting parents, trips together, and the complexities of love, I contemplate the depth of our connection and where it might lead.
8. The Importance of Open Conversations: I reflect on the significance of discussing essential relationship topics openly and honestly, something I had neglected in the past.
9. Friends' Observations: My friends and family noticed striking similarities between my new date and an ex, which made me reevaluate my initial perception of him.
10. Rollercoaster Dating: I share the ups and downs of a four-date journey that seemed promising at first but took an unexpected turn.
11. Dealing with Insecurities: I open up about the insecurities and fears that resurfaced during moments of uncertainty in the budding relationship.
12. Empowerment and Self-Worth: I explore my newfound strength in handling rejection and the importance of self-worth in dating.
13. Closing Doors: I grapple with the decision of whether to send a final message to my date, acknowledging the importance of making choices from a place of empowerment rather than insecurity.
14. Personal Growth: I emphasise the growth and self-awareness achieved through this dating experience, ultimately leading to a stronger sense of self.
Make sure you’re subscribed to The Date with Confidence Podcast so you don’t miss the follow up episode where I reveal whether I did, in fact, send a follow up message to him…. 👀
Listen to part 2 here: Closure & New Beginnings
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